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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.58, 13,289.54 and 5,856.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.58, 13,289.54 and 5,856.71 is: 8,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.58 : 13,289.54 = 5,856.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.58/13,289.54 = 5,856.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.58x = 13,289.54 × 5,856.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.58x = 77,832,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,832,886.08/9,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,081.01

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